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Saturday, December 05, 2009

Lantern Gift Box #2 and Candle

Happy Saturday!!!

I've got 2 different non-card projects this time.

I saw Beate Johns' video toturial on how to stamp on a candle and she made it look sooo... easy, that I just had to give it a try. The link was provided by WinterWonderland because that's their challenge: stamp a candle or decorate a candle holder. So this is my entry to their challenge.

This is my second lantern gift box. A lantern needs a candle, so what better gift box to place this candle in, hee hee. (The candle is just the right size too to fit into the box. Bought them at Canadian Tire--comes in a package of 2 for $4.99 CAN.)

I can use this project as my entry to the challenge at Passion for Promarkers. This is their Mega Christmas Challenge: ‘anything but a card - with a Christmas and New Year theme’.

I have no idea why I chose these non-traditional Christmas colours. I think I just wanted to get away from all the reds and greens for awhile and try something else--before going back to them, hee hee.

Actually my good friendCami and Linda asked me for the measurements/templates to the earlier lantern box I made. I didn't jot them down the first time. So in order to do the templates, I have to recreate the lantern gift box--only too happy to do so. So now I have another gift box and the templates done. While I was doing that, I took lots of pictures. Just in case anybody else is interested, I'm working on a tutorial to go along with the templates so they're easier to understand.

Edited. I've just posted the tutorial for the lantern gift box. If you're interested, you can find it HERE.

How adorable this gift set is, Norma. I can't tell you how much I miss not having a Canadian Tire down here!! I've done the candles before, but you've taken it to a much higher level. Love your work...hugs...Barb

Hi Norma!Your candle and lantern gift box are lovely.Super colours too. What a terrific job on the stamping of the candle. I must give this a go.I am looking forward to the tutorial of the lantern. Beautiful creations.hugs Marion

Absolutely gorgeous, Norma! Wow! Your candle came out so pretty and I love this lantern box you made for it. What a lovely gift it makes. Your non-traditional Christmas colors are beautiful...love it. Fantastic job! Hugs, Cami

Norma, These are so beautiful, I love the colours you've chosen. I am with Debbie and can't wait for your tutorial to make one of these beauties. Such a perfect gift with the matching candle and you colour so wonderfully. Thanks again for the inspiration.Hugs Jodie from Oz

Now this one is for me, right?? Haha, just kidding. Love the nontraditional colours, phew, there is a lot of red and green and blue out there this time of year!! Gorgeous colours and a lovely set, I don't know how anyone could bring themselves to burn this!!Take Care,Stephanne

Hi Norma, wow what a stunning set. The colours are beautiful and the images are perfect. I love the lantern box - it looks so professional! Thanks for joining in with our mega Christmas challenge over at PFP. Hugs, Denise x

WOW.more fabulous projects - this set is awesome ! Love the gift box and the candle - such beautiful, rich colours. Thank you for sharing your amazing work with us all - you give us so much inspiration. Will definitely have to try out these ideas !Just love your work.Hugs,Ramona xx